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MATIS, Andrew Edward - Date of
birth
1 December 1916 -
Age
28 -
Place of birth
Manhattan, New York County, New York City, New York -
Hometown
The Bronx, Bronx County, New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32002235 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
114th Infantry Regiment,
44th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
6 January 1945 - Place of
death
North of Gros-Réderching, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 41 | 24 |
Immediate family
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Members
Michael Matis (father)
Anna Matis (mother)
John Matis (brother)
Elizabeth Matis (sister)
Michael Matis (brother)
Annie Matis (sister)
Stephen Matis (brother)
More information
S/Sgt Andrew E. Matis enlisted in New York City, New York on 17 January 1941.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / 1920/1940 Census, www.findagrave.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy